The phenomena of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) have emerged as critical concerns in the management of severely ill patients. IAH, marked by a sustained ...

Feb. 6, 2003 — Ertapenem once daily was as efficacious and well tolerated for intra-abdominal infections as piperacillin/tazobactam four times daily, according to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Higher levels of intra-abdominal visceral adipose tissue correlated with worse outcomes in patients with IBD.

Leaking sutures following abdominal surgery presents a potentially life-threatening complication that surgeons might not pick up immediately. Researchers have now developed a hydrogel patch that not ...

Feb 7 (Reuters) - AbbVie (ABBV.N), opens new tab said on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its drug for complicated intra-abdominal infections, including those caused by ...

Approval of this indication is based on limited clinical safety and efficacy data for Emblaveo. In REVISIT, study participants with cIAI (n=312) were randomly assigned 2:1 to receive ...

The FDA has approved aztreonam and avibactam (Emblaveo) in combination with metronidazole for adults who have limited or no alternative options for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal ...

Delivering high-quality emergency care for kids may mean fewer CT scans, according to a new study. The research validates intra-abdominal injury (IAI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) prediction rules ...

A 29-year-old man presented to the emergency department with right abdominal pain and nausea. He recently moved from Mexico and had not been evaluated by a physician prior. The man reported a 9-year ...

Abdominal abscesses can be life threatening without prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing serious complications. An abdominal abscess is a collection of ...

Hernias can result when day-to-day actions weaken abdominal muscles, over time. Understanding these daily actions is critical ...